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The Hospital Is Watching You

By

Laura Landro

Updated Nov. 12, 2008 11:59 p.m. ET

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The next time you're in a hospital, they may be watching you.

Hospitals are increasingly relying on electronic tracking systems to keep tabs on equipment and lab specimens, and even to monitor the location of patients and staff. But the heightened surveillance is raising some safety and privacy concerns.